Reports

(Berlin, February 11, 2016) – Hostilities in eastern Ukraine have damaged or destroyed hundreds of schools, many of which were used by parties to the conflict for military purposes, Human Rights Watch said in a report…

This report is for media and the general public The SMM observed a significant number of ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and one in Luhansk region. It monitored the withdrawal of weapons. The Mission facilitated and monitored…

This report is for media and the general public The SMM observed a relatively low number of ceasefire violations in Donbas. It continued to monitor the withdrawal of weapons. The Mission encountered freedom-of-movement restrictions, the majority in…

KYIV, 5 February 2016 - The United Nations has concluded a humanitarian mine action needs assessment mission which had started on 23 January. The inter-agency technical mission engaged with several national and international counterparts, including line Ministries…

Situation Overview Access to Non-Government Controlled Areas (NGCAs) remains difficult. Risk of UXOs and ongoing fighting hamper the delivery of humanitarian cargo to the affected population in the Eastern Ukraine. Only limited entry points are accessible. Currently only…

Highlights During December 2015, WFP provided food to 120,000 people — the highest monthly distribution figure since the beginning of its Emergency Operation in November 2014. Ukraine EMOP Budget Revision #3 (BR3) extends the current EMOP to the…

This report is for media and the general public The SMM observed a number of ceasefire violations in Donetsk region. In Luhansk region, it also observed instances of ceasefire violations, including live-fire training. The Mission’s freedom of…

The SMM observed a small number of ceasefire violations in Donetsk region. In Luhansk region, it observed no ceasefire violations. “LPR” members restricted its freedom of movement on six ocasions.* The Mission continued to facilitate and…

KYIV, 25 January 2016 - As a result of the conflict in eastern parts of Ukraine, civilians have suffered significantly. Loss of life and injuries resulting from mines and explosive munitions has risen among the civilian…

PROTECTION CONCERNS During the period of 1–31 December 2015, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) recorded at least 15 civilian casualties in the conflict zone of eastern Ukraine: seven killed and eight injured. HRMMU investigates reports…